Jennifer Noakes said she was shocked when she was told her husband should be doing the plastering work

By Brittany Vonow

7th April 2017, 9:48 am

Updated: 8th April 2017, 3:51 pm

A WOMAN planning a DIY plastering job says she was left speechless when told by a Wickes worker: "I hope you're getting your husband to do it for you".

Jennifer Noakes said she had been shopping for supplies at the home improvement store when the staff member offered her help - before remarking that she should be getting a professional to help, or at least her husband.

Jennifer enjoyed the work so much that she is now considering doing a plastering course

She added: "I watched so many videos and did loads of reading. I'm no expert, but I just think with the amount of information on the internet, you can give anything a good crack.

"It was really fun. I would do it again. I'm really proud of myself and can't wait to do the rest of the house.

"By completing it it's a big two fingers up to anyone who said I couldn't do it."

A spokesperson for Wickes said: "We would like to apologise to the customer and appreciate this matter being brought to our attention.

"Wickes is committed to providing the best possible customer experience regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation or ethnicity and we do not condone any inappropriate behaviour by our colleagues; we will be raising this with the team in store who will take appropriate action."

The Sun Online has sought clarification from the company.

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